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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K36P SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the ap-
pliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36N SERIES
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale,
from the manufacturer.
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)K36N SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)K36P SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is WARNING: Improper installation, adjust- not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may ment, alteration, service, or maintenance result causing property damage, personal can cause injury or property damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ................2 Cleaning and Maintenance ............24 Product Identification ..............3 Troubleshooting ................25 Local Codes..................3 Replacement Parts ..............28 Product Features ................3 Service Hints ................28 Pre-Installation Preparation ............4 Technical Service................28 Location of Termination Cap ............6 Specifications ................28 Venting Installation Instructions ............7 Accessories ................29 Fireplace Installation..............14 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List.........30... -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETy INFORMATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the Continued absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA-B149.1 Instal- objects. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation
PREPARATION LOCAtION AND SPACE REqUIREMENtS Flush with a wall Determine the safest and most efficient location for your DESA direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not Corner in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat... - Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING Wall Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows fram- ing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met. For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 29. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height.
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Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) [*12"... -
Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions
The following actions will void the warranty on your venting system: These models are tested and approved for use with DESA (direct- • Installation of any damaged venting component vent) pipe components and terminations as well as Simpson-Duravent •... - Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Female Locking Lugs INSTRUCTIONS Continued 2. Direct vent pipe sections and components are designed with special twist-lock connections. Male Slots The female ends of the pipes have twist-Lock Procedure: locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight into matching slots on the male ends of adjacent pipes.
- Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Minimum Pipe Continued Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " Slide the wall firestop over Combustible Exterior Wall Only: the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Screws Figure 12). Direct Vent 8. Carefully move fireplace, with vent assembly attached, toward Pipe wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination.
- Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: INSTRUCTIONS • Corner ground floor installation Continued • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) Horizontal termination Configurations Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alterna- • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to tives for venting with horizontal termination.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior • Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building. If installing snorkel termina- tion below grade, you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel termination (see Figure 16).
- Page 12 2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to VENTING INSTALLATION reach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure all INSTRUCTIONS pipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Figure 8, page 8). Continued 3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point. INStALLAtION FOR vERtICAL tERMINAtION (Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.) Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations.
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows vertical termination Configurations Vertical (V Horizontal (H) Figures 21 through 24 show four different configurations for verti- 5' min. 6' max. cal termination. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. Venting with Two 90°...
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Page 14: Fireplace Installation
RF-58-12 Roof Flashing - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch - Galvanized HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION VR-58 Vertical Restrictor - Galvanized Your DESA direct-vent fireplace has been CSA tested and approved S-58 Vinyl Siding Standoff - Galvanized for elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and elevations from 0-4500 feet (Canada). - Page 15 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the magnets (see Figure 25, page 14). 4.
- Page 16 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INStALLING GAS PIPING tO FIREPLACE LOCAtION Continued 4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- WARNING: A qualified service person must connect minals on blower motor and thermal switch, and that the screw fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. for the thermodisc bracket and green ground wire is tight.
- Page 17 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION To Gas Supply Equipment (Natural) Shutoff Valve Continued To External Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and Regulator plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge (Propane/LP) Control hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 31). Valve IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve) Flexible Gas Line...
- Page 18 INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SWItCH - GWMS2 Continued 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for wall switch to the TPTH 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to terminal on valve. Connect remaining wire terminal to TH equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 or 35).
- Page 19 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and Continued frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame. Installing 9-volt Alkaline Battery in Hand-Held 1.
- Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INStALLING LOGS, LAvA ROCK AND GLOWING EMbERS Continued Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these 3. If installing brick liner in new fireplace, go to step 4. If install- logs exactly as instructed.
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Page 21: Operating Fireplace
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY READ bEFORE LIGHTING 6. Rest log #8 (left crossover log) onto log #3 and rest log #9 (right crossover log) onto logs #4 and #5 as shown in Figure 47. 7. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property... - Page 22 OPERATING FIREPLACE OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION Continued Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- 11. This valve is equipped with a HI/LO feature. Set fireplace input as desired. rately (see Accessories, page 29). Follow instructions included with the remote control. 12.
- Page 23 2. The receiver continuously receives signals from the hand- OPERATING FIREPLACE held remote to control the room temperature. If the hand- Continued held remote is misplaced, obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver, the receiver will shut off tHERMOStAt SERIES MODEL HRC200 the fireplace after 8 minutes.
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Page 24: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING bURNERS CLEANING AND Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. MAINTENANCE PILOT ASSEMbLY WARNING: turn off fireplace and let cool before The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. cleaning. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if necessary. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND VENTING SYSTEM Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these MAINTENANCE guidelines: Continued 1. Check areas of venting system that are exposed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). PILOT AND bURNERS Have these items replaced immediately by a qualified service •... - Page 26 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued ObSERVED PRObLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes out when control 1. Gas control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in gas control knob fully 2. Gas control knob not pressed in long 2. After pilot lights, keep gas control knob knob is released enough pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 27 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 28: Replacement Parts
• purchase date serial numbers of your heater ready. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. You can also visit DESA’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized retailers of this product. If they can not supply original replacement part(s), call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. -
Page 29: Accessories
NOtICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040. for MANUAL bLOWER kIT - bk Manual variable control blower accessory provides better heat dis- information. -
Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAKDOWN MODELS (V)k36N, (V)k36NH, (V)k36P AND (V)k36PH 10-9 10-7 10-8 10-5 10-6 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 www.desatech.com 111923-01D... - Page 31 PARTS LIST MODELS (V)k36N, (V)k36NH, (V)k36P AND (V)k36PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPtION qtY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly 108010-02...
- Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAKDOWN bURNER ASSEMbLIES FOR MODELS (V)k36N, (V)k36NH, (V)k36P AND (V)k36PH www.desatech.com 111923-01D...
- Page 33 PARTS LIST bURNER ASSEMbLIES FOR MODELS (V)k36N, (V)k36NH, (V)k36P AND (V)k36PH This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPtION qtY.
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Page 36: Warranty Information
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.